Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of these delightful Lemon Cheesecake Bars. A perfect combination of creamy cheesecake filling with a zesty lemon twist, all on a crunchy graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel, divided
- butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- Daisy Cottage Cheese
- cream cheese, softened
- Daisy Sour Cream
- all-purpose flour
- lemon juice
- large eggs
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat the bottom of a 13×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 1 teaspoon lemon peel in a small bowl. Stir until blended.
- Make the Filling: Add the melted butter; stir until the crumbs are moistened; press into the bottom of a baking pan. Process the cottage cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream in a food processor until smooth. Add 3/4 cup sugar, flour, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon lemon peel; process until blended.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs, one at a time, processing just until combined. Pour the batter over the crust. Bake for 30 minutes or until slightly puffed on the edges and set in the center. Cool on a wire rack for 30 to 60 minutes or until room temperature.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight until chilled. Cut into bars and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Lemon Cheesecake Bars, Dessert, Cheesecake, Lemon Bars
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